The Women in Blue Helmets: Gender, Policing, and the UN's First All-Female Peacekeeping Unit
Author:   Lesley J. Pruitt
Publisher:   University of California Press
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9780520290617


Pages:   176
Publication Date:   28 June 2016
Format:   Paperback
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The Women in Blue Helmets tells the story of the first all-female police unit deployed by India to the UN peacekeeping mission in Liberia in January 2007. Lesley J. Pruitt investigates how the unit was originated, developed, and implemented, offering an important historical record of this unique initiative. Examining precedents in policing in the troop-contributing country and recent developments in policing in the host country, the book offers contextually rich examination of all-female units, explores the potential benefits of and challenges to women’s participation in peacekeeping, and illuminates broader questions about the relationship between gender, peace, and security.

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Author:   Lesley J. Pruitt
Publisher:   University of California Press
Imprint:   University of California Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9780520290617


ISBN 10:   0520290615
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   28 June 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction 1. The FFPU in a Global Context 2. How the FFPU Began 3. Women at Work: Securing the Peace 4. Political Economy, Women, and Peacekeeping 5. Who's Afraid of the Girls? Fears about FFPUs 6. Increasing Women's Participation in Peace and Security Conclusion Appendix: Interviews Notes References Index

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Pruitt's work prompts deeper reflection on questions such as whether there is a 'right kind' of gender mainstreaming, what the premises actually are for female participation, and how small changes can contribute to larger transformations. It is therefore a highly recommended read for any feminist or peace scholar. --Journal of Intervention and Statebuilding [Presents] valuable insights into the ongoing deliberations regarding the rationale for and political implications and assessment of the role of female peacekeepers. --International Affairs


[Presents] valuable insights into the ongoing deliberations regarding the rationale for and political implications and assessment of the role of female peacekeepers. * International Affairs * Pruitt's work prompts deeper reflection on questions such as whether there is a `right kind' of gender mainstreaming, what the premises actually are for female participation, and how small changes can contribute to larger transformations. It is therefore a highly recommended read for any feminist or peace scholar. * Journal of Intervention and Statebuilding *


Author Information

Lesley J. Pruitt is Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.

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